Power Vents

5x battery capacity

QuantumSphere filed a key patent for technology it has developed that extends the capacity of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries up to five times. Next-generation batteries featuring this technology could dramatically improve the operating life of portable consumer electronics, hybrid-electric vehicle range, and a wide variety of energy storage applications. For more information visit www.qsinano.com.

Green Plug

Green Plug is an interesting, emerging standard that enables a single external power supply to power any dc-powered product. Designers will like it because it allows real-time collaboration between electronic devices and their power sources, allowing manufacturers to standardize on one universal power connector and eliminate environmental waste. With Green Plug, intelligent power supplies communicate with electronic devices and agree upon device power requirements for all devices connected to them. All cables and connectors are uniform and work with any device. These intelligent power sources eliminate power that is wasted when chargers are plugged in and either connected to devices that are fully charged or have no devices connected to them. It’s about time the industry moved in this direction. For more information, go to www.greenplug.us.

Lineage acquires Cherokee

Cherokee International entered into a definitive merger agreement with Lineage Power Holdings (www.lineagepower.com). Lineage will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Cherokee International. Craig A. Witsoe is the new CEO.

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